Combine splendid fall color with the wooded hills and the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan and countless inland lakes and you have prime color touring country. Traverse City has it all for the fall visitor.

Traverse City Fall Color Update – October 26, 2017Fall Color Update: October 26, 2017 — There is still some good color – even some peak color – in Northern Lower Michigan in routes near the shoreline, such as M-22 in Benzie and Leelanau County near Traverse City. (TAKE NOTE: It might be cold and rainy for this final weekend of color touring in [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color Update – October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 Update: There is still some good color – even some peak color – in Northern Lower Michigan in routes near the shoreline, such as M-22 in Benzie and Leelanau County near Traverse City. (TAKE NOTE: It might be cold and rainy for this final weekend of color touring in those areas.)
Crystal [...] more...

Jacob’s Corn Maze – Traverse City – August 12 – October 29, 2017[ September 1, 2017 to October 29, 2017. ]
2017 Maze Season: August 12 - October 29
Life sized corn mazes are fun for everyone, young and old alike. Experience our world class computer designed 10 acre corn maze creation, unlike any other in Northern Michigan!
This fall at Jacob’s Corn Maze, we salute those that risk their lives to call themselves, Guardians Of The Great [...] more...

Fall Color Photo Tour – Northern Lower Michigan – October 7, 2015The 2015 fall color season is a little behind this year in Northern Lower Michigan, however, we are now seeing pockets of vivid early color along the interior routes of Northern Lower Michigan. There should be good early season color along these routes this weekend and we’d expect the colors to peak along the interior [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Fall Chairlift Rides[ September 26, 2015; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. October 3, 2015; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. October 10, 2015; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. October 24, 2015; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are $7 per [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – September 30, 2017[ September 30, 2017; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

The Hunt for the Reds of October – Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – Weekdays in October[ October 2, 2017 to October 31, 2017. ]
Weekdays during October
$10 per person
Includes signature wine glass, a complimentary red wine pour at each winery
and a $5 donation to the American Red Cross.
Pick up glasses and tickets
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Office
10781 East Cherry Bend Road, Studio 1
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
TICKETS and glasses can also [...] more...

Empire Hops Festival – October 7, 2017[ October 7, 2017; 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Bitter is back with the Hops & Harvest Festival!
Empire, Michigan will host the fourth annual Hops Festival on Saturday October 1st, 2016.
Featuring Northern Michigan food and drinks, live performances, and more—all celebrating the beautiful and bitter hop plant.
We’ll be celebrating all day in downtown Empire in the big tent on Front Street!
Admission is $15.00 | [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – October 7, 2017[ October 7, 2017; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Chateau Chantal – 18th Annual Harvest Fest – October 7, 2017[ October 7, 2017; ]
Share with us the excitement of Harvest! Brian’s cellar and still will be open to smell wines, stomp grapes, and tour. Our tasting room staff will serve wine tastes and take private label orders.
NEW! Wines by the glass and lunch items like bratwurst and charcuterie boards served from our dining room!
Activities for All, Open to [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – October 14, 2017[ October 14, 2017; 12:00 am to 7:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Peaktoberfest – October 19 – 21, 2018[ October 19, 2018 to October 21, 2018. ]
Peaktoberfest, happening October 19-21, 2018, includes first-class mountain bike racing, live music, family fun, great German food and award-winning brews surrounded by the autumn colors of northern Michigan.
Friday, October 19
Chairlift Rides
4-6pm: Enjoy chairlift rides to the top of the mountain. Soak in the panoramic views of three counties while you view the fall colors. [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – October 20, 2017[ October 20, 2017; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic – October 20, 2018[ October 20, 2018; ]
The annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic is held in and around the beautiful, gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain. The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a course that is fast and challenging, but not [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – October 21, 2017[ October 21, 2017; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – October 22, 2017[ October 22, 2017; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Traverse City Zombie Run – 5K Run (or Walk) – October 28, 2017[ October 28, 2017; 9:00 am; ]
Join us for the Ninth Annual Traverse City Zombie Run, Saturday, October 28th, 2017
The Zombie Run has become a Traverse City Halloween tradition. What's not to like? Zombies and beer have always been a winning combination.
Over the years we have seen zombies from all walks of life, or should I say death. Who will show up this [...] more...

Toast the Season – Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – Nov. 4 – 5 and Nov. 11 – 12, 2017[ November 4, 2017 to November 5, 2017. November 11, 2017 to November 12, 2017. ]
Celebrate the upcoming holiday season enjoying local wine and delicious fare along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. Each year in November, enjoy tasting and touring during one of two consecutive weekends – November 4 and 5 or November 11 and 12, 2017.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $75 for couples or $50 for singles and include a featured [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – August 20, 2016[ August 20, 2016; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment by Belle Suite.
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – August 23, 2017[ August 23, 2017; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – August 26, 2017[ August 26, 2017; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – August 30, 2017[ August 30, 2017; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – September 2, 2016[ September 2, 2017; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Farm-to-Table Dining Series – September 15 – 16, 2017[ September 15, 2017 to September 16, 2017. ]
Our Farm-to-Table dining series brings the fresh flavors of northern Michigan to the Thistle Pub & Grille the third weekend of each month, May through September.
Our chefs work with local farms, making personal visits to many of them, to build a custom three-course menu.
Our Farm-to-Table series is a clear example of Crystal Mountain's commitment to [...] more...

The Homestead – Fall Golf
Tee off into the crisp fall air while enjoying breathtaking views. Manitou Passage Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer signature course, and The Homestead have teamed up for the ultimate in value-filled getaways. Enjoy prime golf, discounted lodging, and a fine Italian dinner at Nonna’s.
Discounts on a two-night stay at Little Belle
One 18-hole round at Manitou Passage
One 9-hole round at [...] more...

Leelanau Harvest Tour – September 16, 2017[ September 16, 2017; ] Pedal through Scenic Leelanau County
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Tour Overview
The Leelanau Harvest Tour is a great biking adventure for both families and single riders as the fall colors begin to show and temperatures begin to cool. Leaving from the Suttons Bay High School, routes of approximately 20, 40, 65, and 100 miles wind throughout beautiful Leelanau [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – September 23, 2017[ September 23, 2017; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.
Entertainment Schedule »
Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are [...] more...

Acme Fall Festival – September 30, 2017[ September 30, 2017; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Annual Acme Fall Festival is fun for the whole family!
Join us for the Seventh Annual Acme Fall Festival, Saturday, September 30, from 10am to 4pm!
This year's festival will be held at Flintfields on Bates Rd in Williamsburg.
Events will include classic car show, kids events, Wings of Wonder live raptor show, bake sale and farmers [...] more...

Leelanau UnCaged – September 30, 2017[ September 30, 2017; 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The fifth annual Leelanau UnCaged will be Saturday, September 30th 2017 in Northport, Michigan.
It will be a full day of music, dance, food and art.
This event is inspired by John Cage, the famous American composer of music who once said of Spain that it was "the multiplicity of simultaneous visual and audible events all going [...] more...